James: Living Out Faith
Week 1 - Vital Faith
April 16th, 2023
Pastor Kyle Johnson
James 1
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Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. —James 1:2-4 (NIV)
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But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. —James 1:6 (NIV)
Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. —James 1:9-10 (NIV)
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When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. —James 1:13-14 (NIV)
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. —James 1:19 (NIV)
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. —James 1:22 (NIV)
Notes:
Discussion Questions:
1 - What are some of the biggest challenges when people mature physically?
2 – Talk about how much we can self identify a maturing faith and how much we need input from others on this. Who speaks into your life about growing your faith?
3 – Read James 1:13-15. What are some things you need to start cutting out in your life in order to press more into Jesus and growing spiritually?
4 – Read James 1:19-21. What stirs your anger or frustration? How can you process those emotions better this week?